The English version of my previous podcast because it's important. :)

Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #28 - The biggest challenges in learning Italian.

Brief introduction and some tips for practicing English at the gym.

Everyday English with Nick

Introduction

Today you’re going to learn 10 common superlatives in Moroccan Arabic.

New words:

Big – biggest
Small – smallest
Long – longest (tall – tallest)
Short – shortest
Fat – fattest
Fast – fastest
Pretty – prettiest
Hot – hottest
Cold – coldest
Smart – smartest
Sample sentences:

I’m the smartest boy.
This is the biggest house.
This is the smallest dog.
She’s the most beautiful girl.

Aprende árabe con Radia 

10 Common Superlatives In Moroccan Arabic

A : 여기에 앉아도 돼요?
B : 네, 앉아도 돼요.
**
A : 여기에서 음식을 먹어도 돼요?
B : 그럼요.

A : May I seat here?
B : Yes.
**
A : May I eat food here?
B : Of course.

Grammar Points
V-아도/어도 되다
'-아도/어도 되다' is used to express permission.
In a question, this pattern is used to ask permission from another person.
In a declarative sentence, it expresses the permission of the speaker.
verb stem's last vowels ending with 'ㅏ' or 'ㅗ' + -아도 돼요 : 가다 -> 가도 돼요.
verbs ending with '하다', 하다 -> 해도 돼요 : 전화하다 -> 전화해도 돼요.
In all other cases, add '-어도 돼요' : 먹다 -> 먹어도 돼요.

Plus.
When giving a full agreement, expressions such as "그럼요", "물론이지요", "네, 괜찮아요." are used.

Reading Korea.

Asking for permission

l'olio, i verbi 2osservare, guardare, vedere", un libro, un film, un cinema speciale.....

la Rubrica di Simona

🍁L'AUTUNNO DELLA RUBRICA🍁

元の記事/ Original Article↓
https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/541229

｢集中力の続かない人がよくやる6つのNGパターン」という記事を音読しつつ、思うことを話しました。みなさんも集中力について自分なりのコツがあれば、教えてください！

☆目次
0:00 オープニング
0:47 (p1) 導入
1:35 在宅ワーク
2:17 (p1) 1-5
3:56 環境
7:51 (p2) 1-3
8:34 インプットかアウトプットか
10:33 (p2) 4-5
11:26 休憩
13:14 (p2) 6-7
14:15 研究
16:35 (p3) 1
17:10 見る時間
18:00 (p3) 2
18:40 やる気
19:13 (p3) 3-4
20:10 優先順位
20:58 (p3) 5-6
21:53 結局どうする

☆語彙
称号（しょうごう）
混在（こんざい）
窓際（まどぎわ）
問題提起（もんだいていき）
断言（だんげん）
息抜（いきぬ）き
直行（ちょっこう）
有効活用（ゆうこうかつよう）
必要不可欠（ひつようふかけつ）

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

“Five negative patterns that a person who can’t concentrate always does” ｢集中力の続かない人がよくやる6つのNGパターン」

Spanish, the Mexican Way

A very common Mexican phrase – “Ahorita”

こんにちは、あかりです。「本音(ほんね)」と「建前(たてまえ)」について、聞(き)いたことがありますか？

Usage of Slow Japanese:
STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing the scripts.
STEP 2. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠mochifika.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", and listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

👉 Support the Mochifika project, and see full scripts + access to the additional materials!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/mochifika⁠⁠⁠⁠

Buy me a coffee:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mochifika⁠⁠⁠⁠

Slow Japanese

Episode #70 - What is “Honne” and “Tatemae”?

Workplace anxiety is a growing concern for businesses and organizations of all sizes. It refers to the feelings of worry, fear, and unease that employees may experience in their professional environments. This type of anxiety can have significant impacts on an individual's productivity, job performance, and overall well-being, ultimately affecting the success and profitability of the company as a whole.

The manifestations of workplace anxiety can take many forms. Employees may experience physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle tension, and digestive issues. Mentally, they may struggle with decreased concentration, indecisiveness, and feelings of dread about going to work. Behaviorally, workplace anxiety can lead to absenteeism, presenteeism (where employees are physically present but not fully engaged), and even burnout.

At the core, workplace anxiety is driven by a variety of factors, both internal and external to the organization. Internal factors may include high-pressure work environments, unrealistic deadlines, lack of job security, poor communication from management, and interpersonal conflicts with colleagues. External factors can encompass economic uncertainty, industry disruptions, and societal stressors that seep into the workplace.

The business implications of workplace anxiety are far-reaching. Reduced productivity and performance can directly impact the bottom line, as tasks take longer to complete and mistakes become more frequent. Increased healthcare costs associated with stress-related illnesses and higher turnover rates can also weigh heavily on a company's financial resources. Moreover, workplace anxiety can erode employee morale, collaboration, and overall job satisfaction, making it challenging to attract and retain top talent.